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Watch: Batla House graveyard turns safe haven for drug addicts, alcoholics Drug addicts and alcoholics are always in search of quiet spaces for their activities. In Okhla too there are many such places. https://youtu.be/mOjCGxtVm_w According to residents, Batla House graveyard has become a safe haven for such elements as market association post bearer Md Waseem said one can find littered empty bottles and intoxicating medicines inside the graveyard ground. It is not exactly known how many people turn up on a daily basis but activists, like Md Sagheer, who have been at the forefront of fighting against drug abuse in…

Now, join Jamia summer camp on highly subsidised fees; open for Okhla residents Jamia Senior Secondary School (morning shift), along with the Middle School, is going to conduct an intensive summer camp for 15 days w.e.f. June 19 to 26 for the age group 11 to 18 years. The camp aims to provide an immersive and engaging learning experience during the summer break to students not just from the schools of the Jamia, but also extend beyond boundaries to cater to the community outside the Jamia campus. The camp would be organised in the school campus at different levels addressing…

Watch: Youth attacks shop owner with blade at Okhla Head when stopped from lifting items A drunkard created a ruckus at a shop in Okhla Head on Wednesday night. According to a video by a YouTuber, the youth, a drug addict, entered one shop at Okhla Head and when asked to go out and not lift items, he attacked the shop owner with a blade. The injury was not very serious, said Rizwan Khan. Later on, the shop owner said he is thankful to the police for doing a wonderful job and he is now fine. A resident said police…

90,953 smart streetlights to be installed across Delhi to eliminate dark spots: Will Okhla also get its share? In a significant move aimed at enhancing women’s safety and promoting energy conservation, the Kejriwal Government announced today the installation of smart street lights across Delhi. The initiative, spearheaded by Chief Minister Shri Arvind Kejriwal, is set to eliminate dark spots and create a safer environment for all residents. The CM emphasised the importance of smart street lights in not only conserving energy but also providing enhanced safety for women. By implementing this transformative project, the government aims to address the crucial…

Jamia invites application for 2 courses: BA (Hons) Social Work, short-term courses on drone manufacturing The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is inviting applications for the admission in two skill based short-term courses: (1) Electronics Hardware Assembling (2) Drone Manufacturing and Assembling Assistance. Students who have cleared 12th (10+2) with with science, Diploma Engineering Pass-out or Pursuing, B.Tech., M.Tech. can apply for these courses. These courses are for regular students as well as pass-outs, Start-up founders (based in the same industry) and working professionals. The CIE, JMI will conduct these courses under the Prime Minister…

Watch: Shoaib, Parvez efforts yield positive results, 6,000 gaz vacant land saved After the DDA put an official plate on a 6,000 gaz vacant land in Zakir Nagar, Pervez Alam in a social media post on Tuesday said their efforts have yielded positive results. https://youtu.be/HiIP1A0UrZ0 The land has been at the centre of controversy for the last few days in Jamia Nagar with senior Congress leader Shoaib Danish at the forefront of the campaign to save it. In a press conference called by him with Pervez on his side, he had made some sensational claim and said some “land sharks”…

Viral girl Mahira visits Okhla to warm welcome Mahira Khan needs no introduction. An alumna of Jamia Millia Islamia she had grabbed national media after her speech at the recent National Youth Parliament had gone viral. https://youtu.be/i2yDgGY091Y She overnight turned into youth icon with her video of speech in the Central Hall of Parliament and uploaded by Sansad TV getting millions viewership. Other TV channels and YouTubers ran her story, making her a household name. Many Okhla residents praised her speech. And today she visited the police library of Jamia Nagar Police Station and interacted with students and aspirants, said…

Earthquake tremors felt in Okhla, according to residents. A Jamia Millia Islamia staffer said they felt the tremor at 1.35 pm as they were in top floor building. Many rushed to safety, he said. According to preliminary reports, the quake occurred 18 km away from Gandoh Bhalessa village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, at a depth of 30 km. This is a developing story so refresh again to read updates.

Youth body found in Abul Fazal Enclave a few minutes ago. Police has reached the spot and probe has begun. https://youtu.be/qAThSjl9OTg Several residents also turned up at the open ground next to Okhla Vihar Metro Station boundary. with some say the boy is a resident of Nai Basti. AFE RWA postbearer Pasha said the youth has been identified as Arman and a local resident. He said earlier he used to take drugs but had given up in the last few months. Police has come and probe has become and it is only after that the exact cause of death could…

Jamia loses legendary son who gave music to its tarana for 30 years Jamia Millia Islamia has lost a legendary son who gave music to its tarana for 30 years. Zamir Ahmed passed away on Sunday at 5 am at his house in Old Delhi, according to his son Zeeshan Zamir Ahmed who is music instructor at Department of Teacher Training & Non-formal Education in Jamia. https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1667925496816889859 Zamir popularly known as Ustad Zamir was on dialysis for the last 10 years, said his son, adding that he was 65 years old. He was laid to rest today at Delhi Gate…